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Australian Institute of Family Studies
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Report
Evaluation of a pilot of legally assisted and supported family dispute resolution in family violence cases
Evidence of the prevalence of a history of past and/or current family violence among separated parents, and the presence of ongoing safety concerns for themselves and their children as a result of ongoing contact with the other parent, has created an impetus for the family law system to find more effective ways of dealing with...
Report
The nature and extent of sexual assault and abuse in Australia
The latest figures regarding the nature behind and extent of sexual abuse in Australia. Statistics carry significant power and persuasion. At one level they appear to provide an instant and accessible way of grasping the nature and extent of social issues. Yet any statistic has a complex methodological history, which affects how it can, and...
Briefing paper
Improving policy and practice responses for men sexually abused in childhood
A significant number of men in Australia are victims of child sexual abuse. While a growing number of services offer therapeutic support and counselling for men, the issue of men's sexual victimisation has not become a public policy issue. It is suggested that conceptualising and responding to male sexual victimisation will help to improve community...
Report
Ageing parent carers of people with a disability
This report presents information on parents who care for people with a disability in Victoria, focusing on the issue of ageing.
Article
Experiences and effects of life events. Evidence from two Australian longitudinal studies
This article examines particular types of events that may occur at different stages of life and may have consequences for the wellbeing of those involved such as serious personal injury/ illness, serious injury/illness or death of a family member, relationship changes, and changes related to financial matters. Events spark change, but change is also an...